sob

Example Sentences

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“I’ll never forget this part of my life,” she said, and, behind sunglasses, began to sob.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

And Dana takes that pause to let a sob break through her hard surface.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

Tears were running down his face and he was quietly trying to suppress a sob.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

"It came like an earthquake.. I thought 'Well, if I am going to die, then so be it,'" he said, beginning to sob heavily.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

She wrapped her arms around Percy and tried not to sob.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan